The cheapest and fastest trains from Greenwich to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Greenwich to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Greenwich to Cambridge will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 5 trains that leave Greenwich for Cambridge every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Greenwich to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Greenwich to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 79 km
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£19 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Greenwich to Cambridge train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:51 Greenwich | 2h36 | 07:27 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:59 Greenwich | 3h01 | 08:00 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:32 Greenwich | 2h19 | 09:51 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:39 Greenwich | 2h12 | 09:51 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:39 Greenwich | 2h11 | 15:50 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Greenwich to Cambridge
Distance 79 km |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 00:40 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia from Greenwich to Cambridge trainsThameslink, Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Greenwich and Cambridge from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Greenwich to Cambridge train

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Important Stations and Airports in Greenwich and Cambridge
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 07:10 - 18:40 This station is not continuously staffed. Please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 via ramp. Step free access to platform 2 via station entrance. Step free interchange via DLR lift to/from DLR subway. For stepped access between platforms go via station subway.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:40 Saturday 05:30 - 19:40 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 2 - Turn right after exiting booking hall.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Charlton: Bus stop N on Greenwich High Road Towards New Cross or London Bridge: Bus stop P on Greenwich High Road
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
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